Oh my! Kids will be out of school and if you are like me Hopefully you are already thinking of ways to entertain the gang. This summer we will have a new baby and my stepdaughter will be spending an entire month with us. Think ahead there are so many ways to keep the little crew busy.
I made a list resorceful ideas:
- Dust off your library card: I know its lame and you see on every financial planning website
Truth is the library has tons of book and activities plus dvds that you can order without paying the hefty prices of renting.
- Check out your town/county website.
Spring and Summer time it when most counties have their events and free concerts. I am fortunate enough to live near by 2 counties and I always check them out. We already have plans for movie in the park which they show a not so old and not so new movie in the park but offer free activities such as face painting and balloon for the kids prior to showing the movie.
- Take your kids to your local pool.
If you are not fortunate enough to live near the beach then this is another option. Most local pool have strict rules that you got obey and so others kids and families which will give a little bit piece of mind when sending off your little troops to the "unknown" waters. Our local pool is very strict about wearing a swimming cap and adults get 30 mins every 1hour or so to swim without kids splashing on them.
Where we live at I have choices of park to take my kids. I have my favorite which is cleaner and has more options for the kids. We pack our picnic basket (If you dont have one it ok, they are a waste of money anyways you just got improvise). Pack snack for the kids, sandwich, cold meat cuts, salads, juice boxes, water, anything that you can fit in you bag and your lifestyle. Its a good idea to get a good insulated bag to keep the colds, well cold.
Think ahead and make your summer sane for yourself and enjoyable for your kids. Xoxo
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